Lessons From Grandpa

Lessons From Grandpa: Stories About Family, Faith, and the Lessons We Carry Forward is a heartfelt collection of stories, memories, and lessons shaped by the life of a man whose influence reached far beyond the moments in which those lessons were first learned.

Through personal stories spanning childhood and adulthood, Tina Eliana reflects on the wisdom her grandfather shared, the example he set, and the lessons she did not always realize she was learning at the time. Some came through conversations. Others came through ordinary moments, family experiences, quiet observations, and the kind of consistency that leaves an imprint long before we have words for it.

With warmth, honesty, and humor, Tina explores lessons about faith, family, character, responsibility, resilience, relationships, and what it means to matter in the lives of others.

At its heart, Lessons From Grandpa is an invitation to consider the people who helped shape you, the lessons you are still carrying, and the ones you may be passing forward without even realizing it.

Pre-order now. Expected to begin shipping in mid-August 2026.

A July Launch With Purpose

One of the first lessons Grandpa taught me was to show up for people, especially the people who spend their lives showing up for others.

As I launch my first book, it only feels right to put that lesson into action.

In honor of Dr. JC Doornick’s 55th birthday, I’ll donate $5.50 from every copy of Lessons From Grandpa pre-ordered during July to help with his medical expenses.

This launch is about sharing Grandpa’s lessons, but it’s also about living one of them.